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Pension scams and cyber security

22 May 2024

Cyber scams in the UK are unfortunately becoming more common, and scammers’ techniques more sophisticated. This is a serious issue that can have...

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Cyber security and your pension

30 Jun 2023

A number of pension schemes have been affected by cyber security breaches at major UK companies, as reported in the news recently.

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What is a transfer value and how does it work?

12 Apr 2022

Whilst you were paying into the AA Pension Scheme, you built up an annual pension that is payable for life. This is known as a Defined Benefit (DB)...

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Scammers target over £2 million in pension pots in the last five months

19 Aug 2021

A recent poll by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has found that, despite 68% of respondents claiming they were confident they could spot the signs...

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The Money Advice Service, the Pensions Advisory Service and Pension Wise have joined forces to create MoneyHelper

01 Jul 2021

The new Money and Pensions advice website, www.moneyhelper.org.uk is now live.

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Protect your financial self

18 Jun 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been reports of a 400% increase in scams as a result of coronavirus-related fraud. Action Fraud, the UK’s...

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Millennials are driving interest in sustainable investment

09 Jan 2020

Sustainable, socially responsible or ESG (environmental, social and governance) investing is on the rise, in companies or funds which aim to achieve...

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Five fold increase in people seeking information about pension scams

04 Jan 2019

Following an awareness campaign in the summer by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Pensions Regulator (TPR) there has been a huge increase...